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Engaging the contemporary American student. Teaching & Learning Center, Temple University CITL Professional Development Fox School of Business 12/11/08. Discussion Questions. What is surprising about these students and the way they learn?
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Engaging the contemporary American student Teaching & Learning Center, Temple University CITL Professional Development Fox School of Business 12/11/08
Discussion Questions What is surprising about these students and the way they learn? What strengths do you see these students bringing to learning? What do you see as challenges to their learning?
Millenial students:Their traits Digital Multisensory (especially more visual) Connected Social networkers Multitaskers Success-oriented Expect immediacy Experience competing demands on time
American students:Their learning expectations • To receive • Detailed syllabi • Instructions for assignments • Information about grading • Assignments and feedback throughout semester • Equal treatment • Politely couched criticism • To participate actively in class
American students: Their learning expectations • To be active participants • For faculty to • Be accessible • Be appropriately open • Maintain confidentiality • Listen • Provide encouragement • Maintain eye contact